Discovering Vintners in the U.K.

Wine lovers live to find out about wines in all regions of the world. So many opportunities to try something new and explore a new vintner. We all hear about wines in the US, Spain, France and Portugal to name but a few and it’s time to find out what Great Britain has to offer. We will explore a little and offer information about finding some of the most popular vintners.

The UK is a beautiful country and of course has a rich history that has touched many shores and continues to be a favorite destination. Just thinking about going to London or taking a train to the Midlands, Bath, Cambridge or Stonehenge brings the promise of new discoveries. Why not include some of their favorite wines during your next trip?

Of course wine making in the UK goes back to Pre-Roman times and is a popular today as ever. During the 1950’s resurgence in planting modern commercial vineyards in Hampshire came the interest and investment into the UK wine industry. One of the prominent founding fathers was Ray Barrington Brock who established a research station at Oxsted in Surrey with vine cuttings from all over Europe and the world to test and find the best combinations. He has written several books on the subject and started in 1949 with “The Grape Vine in England” and went on to write more.

The Beverage Trade Network provides a current list of the top 10 UK Vintners on their website. It is easy to explore various companies and go directly to their websites for product information and where to purchase and order for yourself. The network provides subjects on Monthly or Annual Membership plans, upcoming events and social media contacts. This is a good place to get started exploring the UK Vintner’s market.

If you have plans to travel to Great Britain and want to do something special consider booking a Wine Tasting event or tour. UK Vintners display many events in several UK regions including London, Cambridge and Yorkshire just to name a few. Or consider attending the Champagne Master Class and Afternoon Tea at Hampton-in-Arden in Solihull. Pick an event that most appeals to you.